Hymenia perspectalis

(Hübner, 1796)
Spotted Beet Webworm

Sort #: 1559 | P3 #: 801279 | MPG #: 5169 | PFG Page #: 170
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Larval substrate: Various herbaceous plants, incl. Amaranthus hybridus (Green Amarant), Beta (Beet, Chard), Lilium canadense (Canada Lily), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Solanum tuberosum (Potato)
Phenology: Adult: 5/30 to 11/06 (55 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1910
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 60